Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form<\/p>\n
Organization Name: Grazia Foundation
\nLegal Name (if Different):
\nAlso Known As:
\nMailing Address: 220 Bedford Park Rd
\nCity: Charlottesville
\nState: VA
\nPostal Code: 22903
\nMain Phone: 4349873671
\nMain Fax:
\nOrganization Website: graziafoundation.org
\nEmployer ID Number: 873321225
\nOrganization Tax Status: 501c3<\/p>\n
Proposal Information<\/p>\n
Today’s Date: March 24, 2026
\nRequested Amount: 8000<\/p>\n
Project Title: No Sibling Turned Away
\nProject Description:<\/p>\n
The No Sibling Turned Away Fund ensures that families can fully participate in equine-assisted psychotherapy by removing financial barriers that often limit access to only one child per household. This program provides scholarships that allow siblings and caregivers to participate alongside the primary client, fostering stronger relationships, improved communication, and lasting therapeutic outcomes.
\nThrough our family approach to equine-assisted therapy, families engage in shared experiences that support healing, connection, and growth\u2014together.
\nEquine-assisted services are often financially out of reach for many families, resulting in only one child being enrolled while siblings remain excluded. This creates missed opportunities for:
\n\u2022\tStrengthening family relationships
\n\u2022\tReinforcing therapeutic progress at home
\n\u2022\tAddressing shared or secondary trauma within the family system
\nResearch and practice show that family involvement significantly improves outcomes, particularly for children experiencing trauma, behavioral challenges, or emotional dysregulation.
\nIn our community:
\n\u2022\tFamilies frequently request participation for siblings but cannot afford additional fees
\n\u2022\tSiblings may experience similar stressors but lack access to supportive services
\n\u2022\tCaregivers often need tools and support to reinforce progress outside of sessions<\/p>\n
Without financial assistance, families are unable to fully benefit from a holistic, family-centered approach to care.
\nFunding will directly offset the cost of participation for the siblings and caregivers of underserved individuals, allowing them to engage in consistent, goal-oriented equine-assisted sessions led by trained professionals. Healing does not happen in isolation\u2014it happens within relationships. By ensuring that siblings and families can participate together, the No Sibling Turned Away Fund creates deeper, more sustainable change. This program strengthens not only individual participants, but the entire family system, leading to healthier, more connected communities.
\nWhen one child heals, the impact is meaningful. When a family heals together, the impact is transformational.\n<\/p>\n
Total Project Budget: 8000<\/p>\n
Other Funding
\nSources For The Project (Committed & Potential): <\/p>\n
Project Duration: 36 sessions throughout calendar year 2027
\nGeographical Area Served: City of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Greene County, Fluvanna County
\nAge Group To Be Served: 6-19 years old<\/p>\n
Contact Information<\/p>\n
Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.):
\nContact First Name: Christine
\nContact Last Name: Bowers
\nContact Title: Executive Director
\nContact Phone: 4349873671
\nContact Email: christine@graziafoundation.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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